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Culture at Liberty University
10:56 - 16:38 (05:41)
An article on the culture at Liberty University, with issues such as restrictions on drinking off-campus and supporting homosexuality, and the university's profitability through its online education program. The university administration, led by President Jerry Falwell Jr., also meddled in student newspaper coverage for years.
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The editor-in-chief of a student-run newspaper at Liberty University resigned after article censorship and the university administration meddling with coverage.
10:56 - 13:51 (02:55)
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The editor-in-chief of a student-run newspaper at Liberty University resigned after article censorship and the university administration meddling with coverage. The university's president, Jerry Falwell Jr., ordered reporters to change pieces covering politically damaging content to protect their image.
ChapterCulture at Liberty University
EpisodePart Three: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Liberty University's policies of banning support for homosexuality, swearing, and drinking off-campus while receiving federal funding have come under fire from critics, including students and alumni.
13:51 - 16:38 (02:46)
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Liberty University's policies of banning support for homosexuality, swearing, and drinking off-campus while receiving federal funding have come under fire from critics, including students and alumni. The school's profitability is largely due to its online education program, which has grown significantly under the leadership of Jerry Falwell Jr.